"But those who question the efficacy of satire often do so on the grounds that its target will invariably miss the point in a way that reinforces existing stereotypes."

Stereotypes exist for a reason because most stereotypes are true and rarely become outdated.

"More than once, Charlie Hebdo and H. L. Mencken have missed the mark." Poor choice of words, the irony! And he is blaming the victims. Adding insult to injury to homicide.

In Menken’s view, democracy was nothing if not a performance art.